So, You’re Thinking West Coast…
Please join Gibson Dunn on February 13 for an inside look at our California offices, and to learn more about our firm, our culture, and the many opportunities a career at Gibson Dunn can offer you.
You will hear from our California lawyers about their different paths to practicing in the Golden State and why you should consider Los Angeles, Palo Alto, San Francisco, and Orange County as you search for the law firm that is a perfect fit for your strengths and passions
Tuesday, February 13, 2024 | 5 PM – 6 PM CT | RSVP
2024 Dagen Legomsky Fellowship – Call for Applicants | Deadline 2.9.24
Dagen-Legomsky Fellowship Awards
CALL FOR APPLICANTS
Deadline: Friday, February 9, 2024
This call for fellowship applicants applies to TWO different areas of opportunity and is open to all currently enrolled J.D. students at Washington University Law. The Dagen-Legomsky Hague Fellowship and the Dagen-Legomsky Xiamen Fellowship provide recipients with financial support to engage in exciting and meaningful summer work or study in international public interest law. These fellowships are made possible through the Harris World Law Institute by a generous gift from the late Margaret and Irvin Dagen in honor of Professor Stephen H. Legomsky. Interested students may apply for both fellowships, but must submit separate documents for each fellowship.
The fellowship grant awards for 2024 include a cash award of $5,000 and payment of course registration fees.
Please direct questions and submit application materials to Jamie Roggen by email (jamie.roggen@wustl.edu) by Friday, February 9, 2024.
Dagen-Legomsky Hague Fellowship Award
The Whitney R. Harris World Law Institute invites students to apply for the Dagen-Legomsky Hague Fellowship, which provides financial support for one student to attend The Hague Academy of International Law’s Public International Law course during the summer of 2024 in The Hague, the Netherlands.
The Hague Academy’s intensive three-week summer course in public international law is indisputably the world’s premier summer program in public international law. It is sponsored by the International Court of Justice, and its faculty includes the finest and most famous international law scholars in the world. More information is available at the Academy’s website: https://www.hagueacademy.nl/programmes/summer-courses/application-guidelines/.
This fellowship award covers the registration fee for the summer program and provides the selected student an award amount to cover an economy class airfare, private accommodation, books and materials, and an allowance for meals and incidental expenses for the duration of the program. Funding is conditional upon the recipient’s acceptance for admission by The Hague Academy.
To apply, please submit a resume, transcript, and a statement of interest describing how you think this three-week summer session will benefit your interests and future goals in the field of international law. The selection committee will assess all relevant factors, including law school performance and demonstrated interest in international or comparative law and make a decision in February 2024.
Dagen-Legomsky Xiamen Fellowship Award
The Whitney R. Harris World Law Institute invites students to apply for the Dagen-Legomsky Xiamen Fellowship, which provides financial support for one student to attend the Xiamen Academy of International Law’s Public International Law course during the summer of 2024 in Xiamen, China. For more information, visit the Academy’s website: http://www.xiamenacademy.org/summer.aspx.
This fellowship award covers the registration fee for the summer program and provides the selected student an award amount to cover an economy class airfare, private accommodation, books and materials, and an allowance for meals and incidental expenses for the duration of the program. Funding is conditional upon the recipient’s acceptance for admission by the Xiamen Academy.
To apply, please submit a resume, transcript, and a statement of interest describing how you think this three-week summer session will benefit your interests and future goals in the field of international law. The selection committee will assess all relevant factors, including law school performance and demonstrated interest in international or comparative law to make a decision.
Summer Associate Hub – Spring 2024 Live Virtual Law Firm Series & Networking Opportunities
If you are looking to network and hear from BigLaw attorneys, please see the information below for a virtual event series this semester, hosted by Summer Associate Hub.
BigLaw firm attorneys will participate in panel discussions and each session will include breakout rooms hosted by each firm, for students to network and ask questions. And raffles for free prizes.
The series starts next week!
–New York Law Firm Showcase on Mon, Feb 5 and
—Litigation Practice Area Showcase on Tues, Feb 6.
Here is the link to RSVP for any events in the series: https://summerassociatehub.com/events/
This is a great way to prepare for law firm networking events and the 1L and 2L recruiting process: you’ll be more well-versed on what these terms means, learn what different types of attorneys do every day, and be better able to choose which practice areas and locations interest you. There will also be raffles and free giveaways for free prizes and swag!
DC Summer Opportunity for Current Law Students | Deadline 2.14!
Apply for the 2024 TFAS Summer Law Fellowship in Washington, D.C.
Through a hands-on legal internship, academic coursework, professional development opportunities, guest lectures and policy site briefings, students will gain a unique and comprehensive understanding of what it takes to succeed as a future attorney.
In addition to the full tuition scholarship and furnished housing in Washington, D.C., selected fellows will have access to a network of like-minded individuals and top legal professionals, opening doors for future career opportunities and connections.
With only 25 spots available, this program is highly selective and competitive. The application deadline is February 14, 2024.
Looking to change the world? Attend the Kentucky DPA 2024 Spring Defender Career Fest
The Kentucky Department of Public Advocacy (DPA) invites third-year law students looking to change the world to apply to attend the 2024 Spring Defender Career Fest held on March 9, 2024, in Louisville, Kentucky. Apply here. Priority Deadline is February 9th.
The DPA is the Kentucky statewide public defender system, with statewide offices in rural and urban locations. DPA work includes trial, appellate, post-conviction, capital, and juvenile opportunities. The DPA is making early offers to 3L students who wish to join the fight for justice and freedom in Kentucky in 2024.
The DPA offers a unique experience to fight against injustice for clients who are truly in need in a culture where everyone matters. Because Kentucky is a statewide system, the DPA offers exceptional growth opportunities, including immediate trial experience and exposure to the most serious offenses and penalties.
Kentucky participates in the Uniform Bar Examination and allows practice as a public defender with an out-of-state license, so interested 3Ls do not have to commit to taking the Kentucky exam. For those selected to attend the Career Fest, DPA will cover the costs of travel, hotel, and meals.
Apply now. Priority Deadline is February 9th.
You’re Invited! Cleary Career Series | Kick Off Feb. 7
Cleary Gottlieb invites you to join us for our
Cleary Career Series
Cleary Gottlieb is excited to invite you to our Cleary Career Series, a variety of virtual events designed to introduce you to the firm, our attorneys, and the work we do. These sessions, open to first-year law students, are a great way to learn about a range of topics, including practice area features, office spotlights, as well as guidance as you prepare for and navigate your job search. We invite you to join as many or as few sessions as you would like, and you may request recordings of programs that you are unable to join live. Please see below for more details about these opportunities, as well as a link to register for the programs. We look forward to having you join us!
View full series offerings:
Register For The Cleary Career Series HERE
Brooks Kushman Writing Competitions February 2024
Brooks Kushman is conducting two writing competitions in February: (1) an intellectual property litigation-focused legal research and brief writing competition on the 17th and (2) a patent prosecution-focused claim drafting competition on the 24th.
$25k Scholarship opportunity for graduate students interested in wilderness conservation
The Wilderness Society, a leading conservation organization headquartered in Washington, D.C. and with offices around the country [wilderness.org], offers an annual scholarship, available to qualified graduate students. We award $25,000 each to two currently-enrolled graduate students to support their research and preparation of a paper on an aspect of wilderness. T. A. Barron created the Gloria Barron Wilderness Society Scholarship in honor of his mother, Gloria Barron, a dedicated educator and tireless advocate for wilderness protection.
The Wilderness Society recently completed a strategic plan that identified two priorities: (1) Make public lands a solution to the climate and extinction crises by securing a resilient, continental network of landscapes and eliminating climate-changing emissions, and (2) Transform conservation policy and practice so all people benefit equitably from public lands. We are seeking applications from graduate students who’s work supports these priorities. Within this context, we are particularly interested in research projects that focus on one of three areas: (1) Conservation on and management of Bureau of Land Management lands, (2) Conservation of Old Growth Forests, and (3) Conservation in the Arctic. Proposals that focus on one of these three areas will be given priority. Within these three areas, research proposals can address topics as wide as biodiversity protection, climate change mitigation and adaptation, and the social and ecological context of landscape conservation, among others.
Applicants for the Gloria Barron Wilderness Society Scholarship must: be currently enrolled in an accredited graduate institution in the United States at the time of application; have strong academic qualifications; and have academic and/or career goals focused on making a significant positive difference in the long-term protection of wilderness in the United States. The scholarship is open to applicants from any graduate discipline, including sciences, law, social sciences, etc.
For more information on the Scholarship and how to apply, click here. The deadline to apply for the 2024 cycle is April 15, 2024.
Invitation to Participate in the Delaware Diversity Job Fair (DDJF) 1L Fellowship-Deadline Monday, January 29
DDJF 2024 1L FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
The Delaware Diversity Job Fair Committee (DDJF) of the Delaware State Bar Association (DSBA) is excited to announce its 2024 1L Fellowship. The Job Fair was founded by a consortium of Delaware law firm, corporate, and public sector/interest legal employers interested in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the Delaware bar by encouraging interested law students to explore summer and full-time opportunities to work in Delaware.
The employers of the DDJF are dedicated to expanding diversity and inclusion in the legal profession within the First State. We strive to make the remarkable professional opportunities afforded by the practice of law in Delaware accessible to all interested candidates. Our signature job fair has facilitated the recruiting of diverse talent into traditional 2L summer associate programs and post-graduate positions for 30 years. We recognize the imperative to keep expanding the pipeline and are happy to extend our recruiting efforts to first-year law students through the DDJF 1L Fellowship for positions in Delaware for summer 2024. The Program is not just a vehicle for finding summer employment but an opportunity to join and help build a more diverse and inclusive legal community.
All first-year students at ABA-accredited law schools with a commitment to practicing or living in Delaware and a demonstrated connection to diversity in the profession are encouraged to apply. Part- time, evening, and joint-degree students are eligible to participate in the Program if they: (i) will have completed the equivalent of at least one year of law school, but less than two years, by May 2024, and will graduate in 2026; and (ii) have no time obligations that may interfere with a full-time commitment to the summer employer.
The 1L Diversity Fellowship Committee will evaluate candidates on their: academic record; leadership; oral and written communication, research, analytical and organizational skills; sensitivity to professional and ethical concerns; maturity, judgment, and integrity; commitment to the practice of law; commitment to hard work; demonstrated interest in the type of work practiced by the employers in the Program; ability to instill confidence in others; ability to diagnose and plan solutions to problems; initiative; professionalism; relevant work experience; and extracurricular activities and interests, along with other indicia of their potential for success.
The application includes: (i) completed application form (attached); (ii) current resume; (iii) unofficial transcripts from law school, college, and post-graduate programs (if any); (iv) law school writing sample; (v) list of activities and honors, noting leadership positions (optional); (vi) brief personal statement; and (vii) other information the Committee requests or is relevant. Submit your application no later than January 29, 2024 by 11:59 PM, online at https://law-dmpd- csm.symplicity.com/students. Questions regarding the 1L Fellowship Program may be directed to the Committee at dediversityfellow@gmail.com.
WED 1.31.24 @ 12:15PM | Wellness in Law and Life Student Q&A Session
Join the Career Center and Wellness in Law and Life as upper-levels discuss their 1L job search experiences, stress, and how they navigated it all. Feel free to come with questions or just sit in and listen. Hope to see you at The Career Center’s Big Table!